This means more time for rookie cornerback Mackensie Alexander, who was the team’s 2016 second-round pick.

What kind of drop off will we see from Munnerlyn to Alexander? Well, according to Pro Football Focus, a pretty drastic one. Munnerlyn has a grade of 79.6 this season, ranking second on the team. Alexander, on the other hand, has a grade of 57.5, last on the team.

The rookie struggled in Week 9 against the Detroit Lions after Munnerlyn left the game with his ankle injury.

On the season, Munnerlyn has 22 tackles and two passes defended. Alexander has one tackle.